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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,253.34, 16,869.57 and 3,856.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,253.34, 16,869.57 and 3,856.04 is: 5,780.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,253.34 : 16,869.57 = 3,856.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,253.34/16,869.57 = 3,856.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,253.34x = 16,869.57 × 3,856.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,253.34x = 65,049,736.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,049,736.70/11,253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,780.48

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